by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Texas A & M University - Central Texas degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Texas A & M University - Central Texas measures up.
Texas A & M University - Central Texas is ranked #20 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Texas, it ranks #1 of 184 for value.
Among the majors Texas A & M University - Central Texas offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 243 |
| General Business/Commerce | #1 of 243 |
| Criminal Justice | #2 of 280 |
| Information Systems | #4 of 240 |
| Liberal Arts | #4 of 345 |
| Human Resources | #5 of 138 |
| General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | #5 of 138 |
| Marketing | #5 of 534 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #5 of 534 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #5 of 638 |
Read the full Texas A & M University - Central Texas value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is ranked #51 out of #201 in Texas for quality and #1 out of #184 for Texas value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Texas A & M University - Central Texas financial aid page to be sure.
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is ranked #20 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Texas A&M University-Central Texas provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Texas A & M University - Central Texas costs about $4,868. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $19,473 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,604 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $1,300 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $4,868 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $19,473 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Texas A & M University - Central Texas net price and the factors that affect it.
What Texas A & M University - Central Texas costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Texas A & M University - Central Texas degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,416 | — | — |
| All Students | $19,473 | #20 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $5,200 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,416 | — | — |
| All Students | $19,473 | #1 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $5,200 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Texas A & M University - Central Texas shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $509 |
| $30K–$48K | $3,946 |
About 71% of Texas A & M University - Central Texas undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,671 per year. Get more details on the Texas A & M University - Central Texas financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Texas A & M University - Central Texas cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.